Course Curriculum

Instagram Growth Academy | Learn to grow and monetize IG

10sections
36lectures
4h 37mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • Students will be able to identify key factors in growing or diminishing an Instagram account. Learn strategies to reach full potential faster than ever.

  • Learn how to make money on Instagram

  • Learn how to create powerful content

  • Develop a sense of creativity for instagram and beyond

  • Learn how to use several companion apps for Instagram

  • Understand automation as a key component for a temporary basis

01

First Things First

1 lecture • 3min

  • Hello, nice to meet you

    Meet the instructor of Instagram Growth Academy, digital marketer with a 400k follower account since 2012, sharing ten years of experience to grow and monetize your IG with direct feedback.

    2:34

  • Tell me about yourself

    Activity
02

Tools, Apps, And Hacks For Accelerated Growth & Engagement

6 lectures • 1hr 20min

  • [Must Watch] Automation And Bots Review

    Discover why Instagram bots risk your account and undermine growth. Build an audience from zero to ten thousand, then ten thousand to a hundred thousand, with a strong system.

    32:58

  • Automation Bot Review and Try Out #1 - Part 1

    In this lesson, we go through understanding one of the most powerful automation bots known to man in 2021. Not only because of how easy it is to use but because of how it actually interacts with Instagram. Using your own browser to complete actions just like you would normally vs you giving access to a bot around the globe which is an immediate red flag.

    7:26

  • Automation Bot Review and Try Out #1 - Part 2

    Learn to download, install, and run an Instagram automation bot across Mac, Windows, and Linux with proxies. Explore background operation, free versus premium features, and safe, gradual growth.

    14:36

  • Bot review #2

    Explore Inflect, a rebranded Instagram tool for content scheduling, DM automation, and smart targeting, plus a story monitor and location-based outreach.

    18:16

  • Buying Followers

    Discusses buying followers, detailing risks like scams and account blocks. Demonstrates shifting to removing unengaged followers to prioritize engagement, reach, and impressions over follower count.

    4:25

  • Comments 101

    Learn to leverage Instagram's comment highlight feature to gain visibility when engaging with larger accounts, and focus on commenting on smaller niche accounts to grow followers.

    1:53

  • Followers Recap

    Activity
03

Developing A Successful Content Strategy

5 lectures • 41min

  • Why A Social Strategy Matters - Regardless Of Account Type

    Develop a clear content strategy with defined objectives before posting, including target audience, posting topics, and hashtags. Align email, website, and profile elements into a unified plan for Instagram growth.

    2:02

  • Social KPIs - What Gets Measured Gets Accomplished

    Focus on engagement over follower count by creating remarkable content and tracking social KPIs such as reach, impressions, click-through rate, and share of voice to drive revenue.

    9:27

  • Learn Loomly (CMS) - Best for multiple account management

    Learn Loomly's CMS for multi-account management, team collaboration, and end-to-end post workflows, from calendars and polls to ads, analytics, and dashboards.

    21:47

  • Hootsuite

    Master Instagram growth with Hootsuite for scheduling posts, commenting to engage competitors, and managing up to three social profiles. Explore free and pro editions, auto scheduling, calendars, and streams.

    5:29

  • [Bonus] Scheduling Best Practices

    2:40
04

Instagram First Time Setup

4 lectures • 30min

  • Getting Started on Instagram

    Get started on Instagram by using a separate email for security and a consistent handle across platforms. Optimize your bio and profile with a readable image and a Link Tree.

    4:28

  • Instagram Overview - Setting Up Profile and Handle

    Downloading Instagram, going over the user interface and baby steps to success.

    8:14

  • Setting Up Profile 2 - Optimizing Bio & Display Picture

    Creating the perfect bio, logo, and making your account stand out.

    7:54

  • Posting Content on Instagram

    Overview on how to post single pics, carousel pics and stories.

    9:15

  • Instagram Set Up

    Activity
05

Creating Powerful and Engaging Content

4 lectures • 44min

  • Creating a Plain Background Post

    Create a post using a plain background.

    12:24

  • Creating an Image Background Post

    Creating a post using a photo background.

    3:20

  • Photo Editing on iOS/Android

    Powerful photo editing on the go!

    19:59

  • Creative Quote Solution

    Simple way to create amazing quote posts.

    8:28

  • Creating Content

    Activity
06

Creating The Ultimate Story

5 lectures • 23min

  • Instagram Story Overview

    Explore Instagram stories as a powerful tool, understanding the top-of-feed placement, interactive features like replies, privacy controls, camera options, live video, filters, and creative tools to engage followers.

    5:45

  • Source Backgrounds for Stories

    0:10

  • Royalty Free Images

    Learning best copyright practices.

    3:53

  • Correctly Reposting

    How to properly give credit to other's images.

    2:18

  • Contests & Prizes

    Create effective instagram contests by defining clear goals (followers, likes, or signups), simplifying entry methods, crafting a unique hashtag, and clearly stating prizes, winner selection, and terms.

    11:09
07

Maximizing Likes

3 lectures • 9min

  • Post Selectively and Engaging Likes

    1:02

  • Targeted Audience and Hashtags

    Use targeted hashtags to boost post visibility and reach on Instagram, including managing hashtags with tags for likes, posting hashtags with the image, and leveraging trend data from Google Trends.

    4:40

  • User Engagements

    Engage with your audience to maintain and grow followers by replying to comments and story replies, and by answering questions to position yourself as an expert in your niche.

    3:19
08

Creating a Business

6 lectures • 37min

  • Instagram Business Setup

    Turn your Instagram into a business by setting up a simple website, a brand email, and a PayPal account to accept payments, while ensuring easy contact for opportunities.

    3:50

  • Running Advertising Campaigns

    Learn to run strategic Instagram ad campaigns, treat clients as partners, post selectively with high-quality creatives, and price flexibly to build long-term revenue.

    12:29

  • Promoting Your Account

    Learn to promote your Instagram by using value-driven shout outs with accounts similar to yours, then plan targeted ads with clear goals, tailored outreach, and resonant creative.

    5:33

  • Media Kit, Pricing & Services

    Explore how to build and price a media kit for advertising, including Instagram reach metrics, campaign pricing, custom and bulk options, and client reporting.

    6:06

  • Getting Verified

    1:27

  • Business IQ Quiz

    Activity

  • [Bonus] Instagram Business Tools

    Explore Instagram's dashboard to analyze reach, impressions, audience demographics, and content performance; tailor posting times, monetize with badges and ads, and set up Instagram shopping across WordPress, Squarespace, and WooCommerce.

    7:31
09

Digital Advertising - Paid Media

1 lecture • 3min

  • ☠️ Organic Social Is Dead

    Debunk the idea that organic social is dead and learn to reach your audience with paid media. Master Facebook campaign setup, targeting, and remarketing for real IG followers.

    2:56
10

Standout - Be Remarkable

1 lecture • 8min

  • Why UCG Is The Best Way To Go

    User generated content is a powerful, cost-free advertising tool for influencers and businesses, building trust through authentic posts and guiding niche focus via tagging and top accounts.

    7:31